Kennel Tech

Weber County•Ogden, UT

11d•$16

About The Position

Under general supervision of the Animal Facility Manager, provides maintenance services in support of the Animal Shelter; to help vaccinate, feed and care for shelter animals; and to perform minor repair, maintenance and janitorial work on shelter grounds.

Requirements

High School graduation or equivalent.
Some experience in the handling of animals or, any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must have a valid Utah Driver’s License and a good driving record.
Must be 18 years of age or older at the time of employment.

Responsibilities

Cleans, disinfects and sterilizes animal shelter rooms, buildings, kennels, holding areas and grounds.
Assists with adoptions and keeps social media up to date on animals available for adoption.
Cleans and replenishes food and water bowls.
Cleans, disinfects and sterilizes the shelter's public bathrooms; replaces towels and toilette paper. Helps vaccinate and evaluate animals to be placed in the Shelter's adoption and/or rescue center.
Perform euthanasia and properly dispose of euthanized animals.
May help to retrieve donated food and litter, or large animals; load and unload the trailer; store supplies.
Recognizes animal health problems and brings them to the manager's attention.
Cuts and removes weeds surrounding shelter grounds.